primo
first course
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpri.mo/
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Cultural Note
In an Italian meal, the primo is the first main course, often pasta, risotto, soup, or another starch-based dish.
📝 Example Sentences
Come primo ho ordinato un risotto ai funghi.
For the first course I ordered a mushroom risotto.
Il pranzo include antipasto, primo e dolce.
The lunch includes an appetizer, first course, and dessert.